Episode 1: Why Church Planting?
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
Release Date: 10/14/2019
Ep. 96 - Learning from a European Church Planting Movement (with Gianni and Angela Gaeta)
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
Meet Angela and Gianni Gaeta, founders of Impact Europe. Based in Vienna, they are dedicated to bringing godly influence into every sphere of secular society by planting vibrant Churches and training leaders throughout Central Europe. Starting from Angela's unexpected call to mission, to their eventual life together in Austria focusing on church planting and leadership training, their story is one of faith, dedication, and transformation. Their approach, "open your home, your heart, and your fridge," emphasizes building community from the ground up. Connect with Gianni and Angela:...
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Ep. 95 - Soul Care & Leading through Difficult Times (with Mindy Caliguire)
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
Greg talks with soul care expert Mindy Caliguire about maintaining and nurturing leaders' well-being while under the pressures of church planting and leadership. Mindy shares insights from her forthcoming book, "Ignite Your Soul: When Exhaustion, Isolation, and Burnout Light a Path to Flourishing," on the importance of soul care, structural integrity, and the essential practices leaders must adopt to thrive in challenging times. The conversation covers various aspects, including the necessity of building a robust internal foundation to handle the leadership weight, the significance of personal...
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Ep. 94 - 5 Mistakes Church Planters Make and How to Avoid Them (with Doug Foltz)
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
In this episode of "The Church Planting Podcast," host Greg Nettle, president of Stadia Church Planting, engages in a deep dive conversation with Doug Foltz, a seasoned church planting strategist and Director of Startup Services at Stadia. They explore the nuances of starting new churches, focusing on common mistakes church planters make and providing invaluable insights for navigating the challenging but rewarding journey of church growth. Key topics include the importance of team-based planting, contextualizing church efforts to fit community needs, developing a personal spiritual formation...
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Ep 93 - A Church Leader's Role in Caring for Children Globally (w/ Scott Todd)
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
In this episode of The Church Planting Podcast, Greg talks with Dr. Scott Todd, president of One Child and co-founder of Bridgeley, discussing the impactful role of church planting in caring for children globally. Scott shares insights from his extensive experience in child development and church collaboration, emphasizing the strategic use of technology through Bridgeley to foster intercultural relationships and direct support for children in need. They delve into the potential of churches as hope centers, where local champions (teachers, coaches, youth pastors) are empowered to support...
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Ep. 92 - Undivided: Navigating Politics and Race in Church Leadership (with Chuck Mingo and Troy Jackson)
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
This episode features a deep dive into leading churches effectively through politically and racially charged environments. Hosted by Greg Nettle, President of Stadia Church Planting, the episode welcomes Chuck Mingo and Troy Jackson, co-founders of Undivided, focusing on racial healing and justice. The discussion revolves around the necessity of courage, empathy, and practical steps for church leaders to foster unity and address sensitive issues. Key highlights include the introduction of the "Living Undivided" book and Bible study, strategies for pastoral leadership in divisive times, and the...
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Ep. 91 - An AI Revolution in Church Leadership (w/ Josh Burnett)
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
Join host Greg Nettle and Josh Burnett (church.tech) for a discussion on the integration of generative AI and technology in church planting and leadership. Josh shares his journey from being a preaching intern at Southeast Christian Church (Louisville, KY) to starting Revolution Church in Annapolis, focusing on community needs like child hunger. Following these church leadership roles, Josh and his wife Sarah founded Flourish, a nonprofit operating system, and later, Church.Tech, which offers AI tools for churches. We're taking a deep dive into the potential of AI in sermon preparation and...
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Multiplying and Training Leaders (w/ Daniel Escobar) - Encore Episode
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
Greg talks to Daniel Escobar about multiplying and training disciples, Latino culture, and the need to learn from each other on this encore episode of the Church Planting Podcast. Daniel Escobar was born and raised in Baja California, Mexico. Daniel relocated to Virginia in 2002, two years after getting married. He first planted Iglesia La Red in Williamsburg, Virginia in 2005. Seven years later he and his family moved to Washington DC to plant the second church in 2015. In 2017, he and his wife founded La Red Network, which is a church planting network in the US and Latin America that he is...
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Warren Bird on Church Planting Trends and Triumphs
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
Note: This is a rebroadcast of Episode 67. This encore episode of "The Church Planting Podcast," hosted by Greg Nettle, features Warren Bird, ECFA's Senior Vice President of Research and Equipping. The focus is on Bird's comprehensive study titled "The New Faces of Church Planting," which is the largest ever study of church planters, involving 2,700 participants, mostly in North America. Key findings include the rising trend of church multiplication, with an increased desire and actual implementation of church planting networks. The episode discusses various factors contributing to successful...
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Ep. 90 - Post-Christmas Recovery: Practical Leadership Tips to Balance Ministry and Family During the Holidays (w/ Dave Jane)
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
Greg Nettle, President of Stadia Church Planting, and church planter Dave Jane talk about what you can do to lead well and help yourself and your staff balance ministry and family during the holidays. The discussion centers around managing the aftermath of the Christmas season for church leaders, focusing on maintaining staff and family health. Dave and Greg talk about five vital areas of ministry and family health for the holidays: Adapting Traditions: Dave Jane shares how his family and church staff adapt Christmas traditions to accommodate the demands of church services, including the...
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Ep. 89 - Top 10 Book and Podcast Recommendations for 2023 (w/ Jeff Bennett)
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
Join host Greg Nettle and guest Jeff Bennett, focusing on their passion for learning and reading. They discuss ten books and podcasts that have impacted them, offering insights into leadership, spirituality, and personal growth. Top 10 Resources Mentioned in this podcast in no particular order From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara: l My Knotted Up Life by Beth Moore: Life Without Lack by Dallas Willard: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey: Once You See by Jeff Christofferson: Right Color, Wrong Culture by Brian Loritz: "What It's Like To Be"...
info_outlineIn this inaugural episode of The Church Planting Podcast, Todd Wilson and Justin Moxley talk with Greg about the question that comes to minds when thinking of church planting - why?